Beschreibung:

An unusually large posted thirty-hour longcase clock movement and dial G. Bennett, Malmesbury, mid 18th century The substantial single-handed movement countwheel striking on a bell measuring 8 inches in diameter set above the top plate, with particularly heavy wheelwork and anchor escapement set within a frame measuring 8 inches high by 7 inches square with rectangular section steel uprights, the 13.75 inch square brass dial with crown and foliate border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre and pierced blued steel hand within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles. Giles Bennett is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Malmesbury 1752-66. The particularly substantial construction of the current lot is unusual and suggests that it was a one-off special commission. The crown engraved above the calendar aperture may provide a clue as to the reason why this movement and dial came to be made. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.